The National Emblem of India is a copy of the Lion of Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. It is a symbol of India’s commitment to world peace and goodwill. The four lions (one hidden from view) symbolise power, courage and confidence. They rest on a circular abacus. The abacus has four smaller animals, guardians of the four directions— the lion in the north, the elephant in the east, the horse in south and the bull in the west. The abacus rests on a lotus in full bloom. The motto Satyameva Jayate inscribed below the Emblem in Devanagari. The Lion Capital of script means Truth Alone Triumphs. The National Emblem can be seen as the government’s seal on currency notes, coins, our National Emblem government papers, etc.